Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.
Starting With the Team
April 9, 2015 by
Not sure who 'leaders' lead, when they don't have the right people on the team. Our small company is very good about evaluating and nurturing talent — and keeping good people for a long time. We are famous for hiring the right people even when we … [Continue reading]
From the Archive — April 2014
April 8, 2015 by
Bad News is Better Than No News (originally posted April 8, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/bad-news-is-better-than-no-news/) Most service providers do not understand this basic reality. When deadlines are missed, deliveries fail, or … [Continue reading]
Intellectual Rigor
April 7, 2015 by
At school, at work, and life in general, the tendency is to settle and to accept what people tell us. Intellectual curiosity and rigor does not stem from basking in your comfort zone, or from relying on conventional wisdom. Intellectual rigor … [Continue reading]
